AI Models Exhibit 'Brain Rot' from Social Media Exposure, Research Finds
AI Models Exhibit 'Brain Rot' from Social Media Exposure, Research Finds
New research from multiple universities indicates that large language models (LLMs) exposed to viral social media data begin to suffer measurable cognitive decay, a phenomenon the authors term 'LLM brain rot.'
The Un-Dead Internet: AI's Cognitive Decay
Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and Purdue University have conducted studies revealing a concerning trend: large language models are susceptible to irreversible cognitive decline when continuously exposed to viral social media data. This 'LLM brain rot' suggests that the quality and nature of the data sources significantly impact the long-term cognitive integrity and performance of AI systems. The findings highlight potential challenges for the ongoing development and training of advanced AI models relying on vast, unfiltered internet datasets.